What it means to be homeless

Enjoy a complimentary meal and learn more about the needs our community and how you can contribute to the wellbeing of your neighbors who have fallen on difficult times on Thursday, March 15 from 5pm to 7pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church.

Visiting speakers from around the area will discuss how their organization works to service and assist those who are in need: Hope House - Baraboo discussing how they help domestic abuse victims and the barriers that these individuals face; Karen Andro, Director of Homeless Ministries for the First United Methodist Church in Madison, speaking about emergency shelter standards and also about the many barriers the homeless face in attaining employment and housing; and Stacy Davenport from the MATRS program will be talking about Medication Assisted Treatment Recovery and Support.

If you have any further questions, you can contact River Haven Homeless Shelter at 608-742-7687.